It was a cold May afternoon down at the factory ground where Donaghcloney were hosting Woodvale in the Senior Cup. There was a first at the Factory ground with coloured clothing and the white ball being used which are the new regulations introduced this year in this cup competition. A big thanks must go out to all those who helped getting the sight screens blackened out and the wicket prepared for the fixture today. It seemed like an awful lot of work for very little in return but such is the NCU they think that coloured clothing makes a difference, I’ll let you make you own minds up!
Coloured Clothing a first at the Factory Ground
Winning the toss Cloney captain Keith Martin invited the visiting Woodvale team to bat first.A decent start saw Woodvale lose an early wicket with Mansing taking a fantastic catch in the covers. read more…
Firsts lose to Muckamore
The firsts fell short by the small margin 26 runs against a much fancied Muckmore side. Chasing 245 to win Donaghcloney managed 219 all out in reply. Despite the loss the team can take many positives from this performance as Muckamore were made to work hard all the way for the win. The bowlers all bowled a tight line and to the set field while an opening stand of 131 put pressure on the home team’s bowling and fielding.
Great start for seconds
The second eleven started their season with a comprehensive home win over Cooke Collegians. Donaghcloney scored 185 with Gareth Copeland making 85 and Jeff Lyttle 49. Cooke Collegians were then bowled out for 44 with Shane Warren taking 4 for 8 and Mark Campbell chipping in with a further 3 wickets.
Senior Practice – Monday 16 April
Official practice for senior teams will start on Monday 16 April as soon as possible after 6pm until the light fades! It is important that all hoping to play in any of the senior teams attend as often as possible.
We hope weather permitting to have a practice match for all members from u15 upwards. Two sides will be selected from all those who attend on the day. We may play two twenty/20 matches in a row to make the day more interesting and give everyone the opportunity for a bat and and bowl. This is important preparation for the season which is nearly upon us.
